Write about two characters going apple picking.

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“Just Pretend We're On A Date” by Janie Cruz

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Ann pulled into the orchard parking lot and sat in her car for a minute. She really didn't want to be here. But she promised her friend she would get out this weekend. She took a deep breath and got out of her car with her basket. There were plenty of people. Families, couples, friend groups. It had been at least a year since the last time she had gone out to do anything social. Ann gripped tight to her basket she had brought for apples and walked to the trees. It was a beautiful place. Hundreds of trees. Tons of red, shiny apples in...

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“Dad, I'm leaving” by Asia Micheli

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The first time dad took me apple-picking I was seven. Him and mom were not together anymore and he was struggling to find something to do with me on the days we were together. After all we had never spent that much time bonding, him never really being around. What can you do to entertain your young daughter that doesn’t require money and communication? “Do you want to go apple-picking?” I just stared at him. I was shy. He was my dad, but I didn’t really know how to interact with him. I was just seven. He was my dad, but he didn’t r...

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“APPLE OF PARADISE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

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While picking apples we could remember the apple of paradise: That which has the mark of a bite on one side to commemorate the bite of Eve. In the narration below, we shall see an effect of an Eve- bite! Names of sportspersons are modified by media to suit their convenience. An Indian tennis star whose initials were HG was expanded and he was always referred to as Hugo. His wife was also a tennis star and was referred to as Shirley. They lived in a spacious house near the city of Dehra Dun in India which had a room full of trophi...

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“Pink Lady ” by Anastasios Repousi

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Annie almost made it out the back door of her grandfather’s farmhouse. She actually had the previous morning, as far as the porch steps before she heard the old man’s voice carry like a horn. Annie paused, hand on the doorknob. ‘Don’t pick the apples,’ he said. ‘It isn’t time yet.’ &nbs...

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“The Apple Orchard ” by Andrew Sasenaraine

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Sally and Sam were going to pick apples. They always did this time of year. The leaves were turning red, orange and yellow, and the smell of fresh apple pie always filled the air. Sam and Sally were driving to the apple orchard that they always went to, when they saw a sign that said: Permanently Closed. Sam and Sally had no idea why the orchard would be closed. They had been going to this orchard for the past 10 years. So they got back in their car, and were driving to go home, when they saw an apple orchard they had never noticed...

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“Jack O'Lantern” by Hikmat A

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Achoo! Another sneeze wracks it’s way though my mask. I groan and turn back to the sanitation station, whipping off my mask, wiping my nose then scrubbing my hands ferociously, again, for the third time today. Lawrence pops his head in, his eyebrows creased with concern. “You sure you’re good to work today? You’ve been in here a bit too much. I got you if you’re sick.” I shake my head as I replace my mask. “I’m fine. You’ve seen my tests. It’s not corona, it’s just all the freakin’ pumpkin spice everyone’s been ordering t...

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“We Need Apples 🍎 ” by Stephanie Mendez

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The sky was grey. Colorful leaves were blowing in the crisp air, gathering on the edge of the sidewalk waiting to be crushed by a child’s shoe. Many people were excited for the change of season because they were filled with that autumn spirit in which they knew it was time to go to the pumpkin patch or decorate their front porch with spooky decorations. For Sherry, it was the time of year to make her favorite pie; apple pie. She would make it every year with the help of her best friend Charlotte who ...

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“Resurgence” by Emily Sara

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“The weather is a bit shitty today” I said, with my forehead gently pressed against the window, listening to each drop of rain as they’re falling. I turn my head to face my boyfriend, Ray, sitting in the driver’s seat, with a smug look on his face. I keep staring while biting my lip trying to think of ways to engage him. “What?” He notices me. “Sorry, I’m driving.” He says. “You text while driving and you’re telling me you’re too focused to have a little small talk?” Bullshit. He has something else on his mind. He has become pretty distant...

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“Joan & John Met Apple Picking” by Debbie Ealer

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John and Joan met three years ago while apple picking. Every year they go back to the same orchard in the north Georgia mountains to celebrate their anniversary of meeting. This year would be different. This year John was going to propose to Joan. He rented a cabin in the woods, which overlooked the Blue Ridge Mountains and where they would stay when she said yes. Yes to her marrying him and spending the rest of her life with him as his wife. They had been dating since that first day at the orchard and were deeply in love. John planned the e...

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“Apple pie bliss” by Ashley Patterson

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The smell of apple cinnamon filled my nostrils as I climbed out of bed lazily. Heading to the bathroom I peeked in my sister's room to see if she was awake. Sleeping like a baby I proceeded to tiptoe in her room and mess with her. The wind whistled through her open window making my body shutter from the coolness. Finding a string on her dresser I dangled it on her face making her slap herself. Quickly becoming aware of what was going on she jumped up chasing me down the hallway. Finally washing up I made my way to the kitchen with the rest...

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“i go apple picking. ” by Meg White

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i go apple picking. he drives. because he always drives. i know the way that he drives as well as i know the roads behind my childhood home. the winding, long winded roads built for speed and sad songs that play on loop. the roads that i have spilled my heart to too many nights because they listen and learn the repetition of my shredded tires. the roads that memorized my first car crash, which stained their gravel with shrapnel and my parents’ hearts with disappointment. yes, these roads have known my patterns, my ...

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“Our Autumn Tradition” by Lindsay Williams

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It’s a beautiful fall day and my mom has decided it would be fun to go apple picking. When I was a little girl, it was my favorite time of year. Mom would bundle me up in my warm jacket and we would head to the orchard. My dad would sit me up on his shoulders and let me pick the ones high up in the trees. I felt so tall, my dad’s shoulders felt so strong. Mom always warned him I might fall, but I never did. Afte...

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“Friend Zoned” by Paige Winters

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My eyes skim the parking lot again, looking for that familiar 2001 Chevy. It’s painted bright purple and impossible to miss but I can’t find it anywhere. My phone buzzed with a text from Jean, saying she was stuck in traffic and would be here in ten. I texted her a thumbs-up emoji and sat down on a hay bale to wait. They were set up in lines all around the edges of the apple orchard, where Jean should have met me five minutes ago. We’ve been planning to come here for weeks but she’s been so busy lately that I haven’t seen her much. It’ll be ...

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“Most boys are GOOD” by Adyson Jacobs

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“Will you go for a romantic night to visit my family’s orchard with me?” I kept replaying it in my head. His deep sexy voice made me get butterflies in my stomach, I had to tell Sarah. I looked in my folder to find her schedule, “Okay, period 5 is free.” I whispered to myself. The day felt so long, I couldn’t contain my excitement, everyone said I needed to calm down. I was in fourth period, only one hour to go! “Ms. Allison Doyla, please see me in my office now!” My heart skipped a beat. I am a straight-a student, I have only missed a few d...

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“Apple Date” by Macey Camp

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Alec drove slowly down the road. Oak trees lined the evening lit road, their leaves turning a shade of brown as they gently fell, catching in the winds gust to splatter onto his pickup. "There!" Akari said with excitement, pointing to a street to the right. As Alec turned off onto the dirt road Akari oohed in excitement. Apple trees were everywhere. His excitement made Alec smile as he pulled to a stop in front of a farmhouse. "This is going to be so much fun!" As they got out an older female stepped out on the wrap-around po...

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Write about two characters going apple picking.

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✍️ 249 stories

“Just Pretend We're On A Date” by Janie Cruz

“Dad, I'm leaving” by Asia Micheli

“APPLE OF PARADISE” by Sivaram Govindaraj

“Pink Lady ” by Anastasios Repousi

“The Apple Orchard ” by Andrew Sasenaraine

“Jack O'Lantern” by Hikmat A

“We Need Apples 🍎 ” by Stephanie Mendez

“Resurgence” by Emily Sara

“Joan & John Met Apple Picking” by Debbie Ealer

“Apple pie bliss” by Ashley Patterson

“i go apple picking. ” by Meg White

“Our Autumn Tradition” by Lindsay Williams

“Friend Zoned” by Paige Winters

“Most boys are GOOD” by Adyson Jacobs

“Apple Date” by Macey Camp

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Set your story in a coffee shop that’s just introduced a new line of autumnal drinks.

Start your story with the line, “By the time I stepped outside, the leaves were on fire.” (Whether this is a literal fire is up to you.)

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Write a story from the perspective of a bird migrating for the winter.

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